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Police To Post Arrests During Fredonia’s ‘Non-Fred Fest’ Weekend On Social Media

Although the State University of New York at Fredonia no longer has its “Fred Fest,” Fredonia officials are preparing for a busy weekend.

And if that happens, police want to let everyone know that those who don’t follow the law will not only be arrested, but their name will be posted on social media.

“In anticipation of the possibility of illegal activities within the village of Fredonia on the weekend of April 27 through the 29, the Fredonia Police Department wants to make the community aware that officers are now wearing body cameras to assist in documenting the events as they are occurring and we will be posting all arrests on our Facebook page for public viewing,” said Police Chief Bradley Meyers in a news release Wednesday.

Meyers added that judges are also going to hold court throughout the evening and into the night so that all subjects arrested can be arraigned and subsequently held for bail.

Anyone arrested who cannot post bail will be transported to Chautauqua County Jail in Mayville until they can secure bail.

“If you are intending to attend a social event in the village of Fredonia this weekend, we encourage you to obey the law. It would be unfortunate for future employers to see your arrest on social media,” said Meyers.

For years, SUNY Fredonia held “Fred Fest” two weekends before graduation. After 2014, the college opted not to hold a school-sponsored, end-of-year celebration.

Last year during the final weekend of April, the Fredonia Police Department reported 171 calls and 44 arrests. In 2015, there were 52 arrests and 96 charges.

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